Priceville, AL — 2026 Building Permit Guide

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§ 01

Permit authority

Building Department, City of Priceville

Street address

242 Marco Drive, Priceville, AL 35603

Phone

(256) 355-5476, ext. 0

Coverage

City limits; zoning regulations apply to Priceville city limits

Website

Department website

§ 02

When a permit is required

Permit triggers and exempt work for Priceville

Building permit application is required for construction and improvements; separate sewer and gas permits are required as applicable

Required documents

Completed application, site plan where required, blueprints, and boundary information on the property plan

Building code: 2015 ICC and 2014 NEC codes apply, including revisions
Contractor requirements: All contractors and subcontractors must obtain a Priceville business license before doing work in the city

§ 03

Fee schedule

Priceville building permit fees

Fee type

Amount

Minimum permit fee

No cost for work not exceeding $1,000 in value, but an application is still required to determine inspection needs

Plan check fee

$12.50 blueprint review fee

Permit fee formula

Residential permit fees are $7 per $1,000 market value; commercial permit fees are $10 per $1,000 market value

Reinspection fee

One reinspection is free; minimum $50 for each subsequent reinspection; permits obtained after work starts are double the standard permit fee

Fees change periodically. Confirm at the official fee schedule ↗ before budgeting.

§ 04

Required inspections

Scheduling and sequence

How to schedule

Call the Municipal Building at (256) 355-5476 ext. 0 during normal business hours (phone)

Inspection hours: Municipal Building hours are Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; inspections require 24-hour notice

Typical sequence: Work begins only after approval; rough and final inspections apply depending on trade permits; CO is withheld until reinspection fees are paid if applicable

One reinspection is allowed at no charge; later re-inspections cost at least $50; reinspection fees must be paid before CO issuance

§ 05

Frequently asked

Common questions about Priceville permits

01 Do I need a building permit in Priceville, AL? ▸

Building permit application is required for construction and improvements; separate sewer and gas permits are required as applicable

02 How much does a building permit cost in Priceville, AL? ▸

Building permit fees in Priceville, AL are set by the local building department and vary by project type and valuation. The minimum permit fee is No cost for work not exceeding $1,000 in value, but an application is still required to determine inspection needs. Fees are calculated as: Residential permit fees are $7 per $1,000 market value; commercial permit fees are $10 per $1,000 market value. Plan check fee: $12.50 blueprint review fee.

03 How do I schedule a building inspection in Priceville, AL? ▸

Once your permit is issued and work reaches an inspection milestone, you can schedule a building inspection in Priceville, AL via: Call the Municipal Building at (256) 355-5476 ext. 0 during normal business hours.

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Educational reference. Permit rules and fees change — confirm current requirements directly with Building Department, City of Priceville before applying. Jaspector is not legal advice.

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